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there is a technique for twisting links that I can do but probably cant explain . Basically you twist every other link . You pinch off both ends and give it a spin . move down 6 inches and do it again . No need to spin in opposite direction . You can link a 5-6 ft casing in about 1 minute .
do you still need to rinse out and soak pretubed casings ?
John .......... depending on how big you like your sausages you might try hog casings ......... thats what most folks use for brats ........ they dont tear as easy as sheep casings
I had a cabelas stuffer that was similar . It worked very well but my only complaint was that it leaves 1 - 1 1/4 lb of meat in the bottom of the stuffer that you have to use unstuffed.
follow the recipe .......... 3 oz per gallon is way too much
the pellicle is nothing more than letting the outer layer dry out ...... it needs to be dry for the smoke to adhere to it and give it that beautiful color ........ you do not remove it
cant help on your cold smoke question
yes use the stuffer ........... put the casing over the tube ......... all the way to the end ....... grip it with one hand and crank the stuffer with the other ...... keep a fairly tight grip and fill the casing until it stretches tight
"I vote for the AMNPS - pellets. Order pellets from Todd, too. They are 100% hickory, apple, cherry, etc.. no fillers like other hard woods"
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IMHO ........... the pellet smoker is the most important part of the system . I have a MES 40 and the pellet smoker made the whole system really...
First Bacon fry !!!!!! ........ it smells sooooooo good !!!!
It IS good ! ............ perfect saltiness with more of a sweet flavor than store bought .
Note to self : remember to take the skin off BEFORE slicing ......LOL
My slicer is a small Rival so I had to make shorter slices but it...
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